2014 County Penny Projects
One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax
$1.8 billion
Since 1991, the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax has generated $1.8 billion countywide.
$101 million
In 2022, the Penny Sales Tax generated $101 million; of which, $56 million was collected for Seminole County projects, and remaining funds were allocated to Seminole County cities and Seminole County Public Schools.
20%-30%
Florida Department of Revenue estimates that 20%-30% of Penny Sales Tax funds are paid by visitors, not residents.
On May 20, 2014, Seminole County voters approved the 3rd generation of the One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax, known as the Penny Sales Tax. Funds are collected through a one percent (1.0%) local sales tax levied on the sale of consumer goods to visitors, residents, and businesses, ensuring the cost to construct and maintain infrastructure is shared.
The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement on June 11, 2024, relating to the proposed use of the Penny Sales Tax proceeds and shared distribution with the Seminole County School Board and the seven municipalities of Seminole County. Read the interlocal agreement to learn more about the potential projects.
The revenue from the Penny Sales Tax is shared between the County, its seven cities, and the school district.
Types of Projects Funded By the Penny Sales Tax
Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure
- Trails
- Bike Lanes
- Pedestrian Bridges
- Sidewalks
Road and Traffic Improvements
- Traffic Signals
- Turn Lanes
- Road Widening
- Roadway Resurfacing
- Mast Arms
- Bridge Replacements
- Corridor Advancements
Drainage and Stormwater Management
- Drainage Improvements
- Stormwater Ponds
- Erosion Control
- Culvert Replacements
- Shoreline Restoration
Utilities and Infrastructure
- Underground Conversions
- Fiber Upgrades
- Lighting Upgrades
- Water Quality Projects
Parking and Public Spaces
- Parking Expansion
- Playground Resurfacing
- Park Enhancements
Safety and Emergency Services
- Safety Vehicles
Projects & Project Costs
Learn more by viewing a list of projects recently completed or in progress, funded by the 3rd Generation (2014) One Cent Infrastructure Sales Tax:
- 2014 Penny Projects for Seminole County (Updated 1/19/24)
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Altamonte Springs
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Casselberry
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Lake Mary
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Longwood
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Oviedo
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Sanford
- 2014 Penny Projects for the City of Winter Springs
- 2014 Penny Projects for Seminole County Public Schools
Projects Funded by Prior One Cent Tax Referendums
The Penny Sales Tax, implemented in 10-year increments, was first passed by Seminole County voters in 1991. The 1991 and 2001 Sales Tax funded 860 new capital projects, including approximately 170 miles of new and reconstructed roadways, 75 miles of sidewalks, 30 intersection improvements, roadway drainage projects, stormwater projects, mast arm conversions, new signals and countywide fiber-optic installations.